French Champagne Makers Get Reprieve From Russia Over Labeling
- Russia delays rule over Champagne labels until January 1
- French producers protested rule by halting exports this summer
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French Champagne makers selling their bubbly to Russia can breath a sigh of relief. For now.
Russia has agreed to delay until Jan. 1 a new rule that will grant the exclusive right to use the term “Shampanskoe” -- Russian for Champagne -- to local sparkling wines.